From the archives: Our review of U2's 1987 'Joshua Tree' concert in St. Paul

From the archives: Our review of U2's 1987 'Joshua Tree' concert in St. Paul

Before heading to Friday's enormous U.S. Bank Stadium show, relive the original "Joshua Tree" tour with Star Tribune music critic Jon Bream.
Snapshots of the 18th century, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Stage & Arts

Snapshots of the 18th century, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art

12:37pm
History is writ large in "Eyewitness Views," a show of huge oil paintings that capture moments in time.
Review: Monstrously fun 'It' is one of best Stephen King movies in 40 years
Movies

Review: Monstrously fun 'It' is one of best Stephen King movies in 40 years

September 7
The crimson-soaked film makes Carrie's prom and the Overlook Hotel elevators look like shaving cuts.
Songwriter John Prine on Bob Dylan, Justin Vernon and inventing a place called 'East St. Paul'
Music

Songwriter John Prine on Bob Dylan, Justin Vernon and inventing a place called 'East St. Paul'

September 7
A new generation is saluting the revered songwriter, who returns to Minneapolis Friday.
Beyond the usual tailgate: Think outside the playbook
Variety

Beyond the usual tailgate: Think outside the playbook

September 6
Score a touchdown for your tailgate party with this menu that's outside the playbook.
One more time for Bob Seger's old-time rock 'n' roll, Nov. 15 at Xcel Center
Music

One more time for Bob Seger's old-time rock 'n' roll, Nov. 15 at Xcel Center

10:05am
The Silver Bullet Band leader last played the X in 2013 with Kid Rock.
Minneapolis artist sketches her way through family medical crisis
Variety

Minneapolis artist sketches her way through family medical crisis

September 6
From December 2016 to May 2017, Anita White documented her family's sometimes harrowing medical experiences, and the quiet heroes who pulled them through, by creating dozens of pen and watercolor sketches.
Variety

Every state's favorite emoji revealed — and Minnesota's is sorta passive-aggressive

September 8
Are Minnesotans drawn to the emoji because it implies humor, or because it can be used as a form of flirtation?
Eat & Drink

New frozen treat emporium with vegan ice cream and crepes coming to Mpls.

September 7
Crepe & Spoon is set to debut sometime in December.
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